Ozobranchus margoi Infections in Loggerhead Turtles (Caretta caretta) in Greece and Potential Treatment Options

This report describes these 2 loggerhead turtles and parasitic marine leeches along with the results of various treatment trials. Iodine ointment was the most efficient treatment against all life stages of O. margoi, taking into account animal welfare, ease of application, and efficacy. Monitoring the occurrence of parasitic leeches is important, as apart from the direct clinical affects to the host animal, they have been reported as vectors of threatening viral diseases.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research